Redesigning and Remodeling a Kitchen using Flickr :: Kitchen Saver

Posted on May 18, 2012 by KitchenSaver

We live in an incredibly visual world for a very good reason. Pictures and visuals are universal…language is not. If you want to know the latest kitchen design trends in China or Italy, you aren’t going to visit a Chinese or Italian kitchen remodeling blog; you are going to look at pictures.

After all, remember the old adage:  A picture is worth a thousand words!

Because of this, online photo albums, such as Pinterest and Flickr, have become incredibly popular as of late.

Using Flickr to Design a Kitchen

Whenever you begin a new home improvement project – especially a kitchen remodel – it is important to brainstorm, gather ideas, and plan. And Flickr can help. This image hosting and video hosting website was created in 2004 (acquired by Yahoo in 2005) and has since become a popular outlet for users to share their personal photographs (over 6 billion images to date), including remodeling pictures.

You can use Flickr to gather, post, and organize all of your kitchen design ideas. And it is easy! So what are you waiting for? Get on Flickr and start designing your brand new kitchen today!

If you have any questions, please contact Kitchen Saver for all your Kitchen needs by calling 877-828-9056 or click here today!

Twenty-five years ago, Kitchen Saver opened its doors and began offering remodeling and refacing services to customers in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Quality workmanship, solid materials and innovation were our watch words, and they still are today.

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Flickr Wikipedia.com

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Reading Kitchen Blogs to get Design Ideas and Inspiration

Posted on May 11, 2012 by KitchenSaver

Between work, the kids, PTA meetings, and everything else a parent has to do, it is often hard to keep up with the latest design trends. You barely have time to breathe, let alone contemplate what kitchen cabinet finish is in style. So what are you to do?

Luckily, a new way to keep up with these kitchen design trends popped up recently…blogs! A blog, by definition, is a website on which an individual or group of users record opinions, information, etc. on a regular basis. And one of the biggest groups of bloggers who have emerged is kitchen designers and kitchen remodelers.

Besides our blog here at Kitchen Saver, there are numerous other kitchen design blogs you should peak at to help you keep up with the latest design trends and hopefully gain a little inspiration!

  1. The Kitchen Designer
  2. Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly
  3. cliqstudios.com
  4. MarthaStewart.com
  5. And many more!

Hopefully these blogs will give you that added inspiration you need to help transform your boring kitchen into the kitchen of your dreams. And don’t forget to check back here – KitchenSaver.com – every week for more kitchen design ideas, fun recipes, the latest kitchen products, kitchen trends, and much more!

If you have any questions, please contact Kitchen Saver for all your Kitchen needs by calling 877-828-9056 or click here today!

Twenty-five years ago, Kitchen Saver opened its doors and began offering remodeling and refacing services to customers in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Quality workmanship, solid materials and innovation were our watch words, and they still are today.

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Blog Dictionary.com

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Kitchen Design Ideas for Busy People :: Kitchen Remodeling Tips

Posted on May 1, 2012 by KitchenSaver

We all want the “perfect” home, but many of us just do not have the time to accomplish everything we want to. Between the kids, the dog, your significant other, and your job, you just do not have enough time in the day to breathe, let alone redesign a kitchen.

Well, here are some quick and simple kitchen design ideas that even the busiest of individuals can find time to accomplish.

  1. Opt Art: One of the easiest ways to spice up any room is with art. Of course though, you do not have time to go shopping for art! What to do? Well, it is simple; try framing some vintage recipe pamphlets or remove pages from affordable paperback art books. You may be surprised at how this simple suggestion will really liven up your boring kitchen.
  2. New Hardware: It is all about the details. You do not need to completely overhaul your kitchen to give it a new look. Instead, try swapping out your old hardware for stylish new handles and pulls. It is amazing how such a little change can make such a big impact on your kitchen décor.
  3. New Curtains: New curtains or window treatments can really transform your kitchen with very minimal effort. If your current curtains complement you wall color, try hanging a contrasting hue or a fun pattern
  4. Cabinets with an Artistic Touch: A little paint can go a long way. Try stenciling a new design on the front panels of your cabinets. This quick and simple solution will breathe new life into your outdated kitchen.
  5. Kitchen Lighting: Lighting can change the entire look and feel of a room. And when it comes to kitchen lighting, your options are nearly endless. The Basics of Kitchen Lighting: The Best Way to Highlight Your New Kitchen Saver Kitchen is With the Right Lighting
  6. Plants: A quick way to add color to your kitchen is by adding some flowers! What could be easier?
  7. Custom Cabinet Renewal from Kitchen Saver: It takes Kitchen Saver only 3 days to transform an old, unsightly kitchen. And with over 5,000 successful jobs completed, Kitchen Saver is a leader in the kitchen refacing and remodeling field. Take a look at our Before & After Gallery to get a better understanding of the work we do.

If you have any questions, please contact Kitchen Saver for all your Kitchen needs by calling 877-828-9056 or click here today!

Twenty-five years ago, Kitchen Saver opened its doors and began offering remodeling and refacing services to customers in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Quality workmanship, solid materials and innovation were our watch words, and they still are today.

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Simple Kitchen Decorating Ideas – Tips for Simple Kitchen Decor – Good Housekeeping

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Using Pinterest to Redesign and Remodel Your Kitchen

Posted on April 27, 2012 by KitchenSaver

Whenever you begin a new home improvement project – especially a kitchen remodel – it is important to brainstorm, gather ideas, and plan. And until recently, this process was not extremely easy. You had to find pictures in magazines, cut out those pictures and keep all of those clippings in a dedicated design folder.

The process was long, labor-intensive, and messy. But it was necessary to help gain inspiration and to better visualize the final product.

Well, that was then and this is now.

Now, there is a new technology that has greatly improved the design process…Pinterest! You can use Pinterest to gather, pin, repin, and organize all of your kitchen design ideas. And it is easy!

How to use Pinterest to Redesign your Kitchen

  1. Request a Pinterest invite.
  2. Create your profile.
  3. Create your first board. Click “Add+” in the top right corner and then select “Create Board.” Now you can name your board something like “Kitchen Design Ideas.” Or, you can create separate boards for each section of your kitchen, including Countertop Ideas, Cabinet Ideas, Decoration Ideas, etc. Pinterest allows you to easily organize each aspect of your dream kitchen!
  4. Next, you will want to install the “Pin It” Button. This widget allows you to easily pin any image you may come across on the web.
  5. Start pinning! If you find a picture you like, click your “Pin It” button, find the image you like, hover over it, click the “Pin This” button, assign the image to one of your kitchen design boards, and add a description.
  6. Start RePinning! If you find an image or design idea on Pinterest, you can “Repin” that image to one of your boards. Hover over the image, click “Repin, assign the image to one of your kitchen design boards, and add a description.

It is that easy! So what are you waiting for? Get on Pinterest and start designing your brand new kitchen. And be sure to check out Kitchen Saver on Pinterest, while you’re at it!

If you have any questions, please contact Kitchen Saver for all your Kitchen needs by calling 877-828-9056 or click here today!

Twenty-five years ago, Kitchen Saver opened its doors and began offering remodeling and refacing services to customers in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Quality workmanship, solid materials and innovation were our watch words, and they still are today.

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Buying Locally Grown Produce from a Farmer’s Market and Cooking Organically

Posted on April 20, 2012 by KitchenSaver

In honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day, we at Kitchen Saver thought we would focus this week’s blog on a more eco-conscious topic: buying locally grown produce from Farmer’s Markets. And while you may think that this topic is a bunch of nonsense, it does have its advantages.

Benefits of Buying Locally Grown Produce from a Farmer’s Market

  1. The food you buy is fresh, affordable, healthy and, most importantly, tasty!
  2. The money you spend supports local farmers and sustainable agriculture. Buying produce from a Farmer’s Market reinforces local jobs and business networks, maintaining local employment.
  3. You can talk to the farmer and learn what makes the particular crop special, the methods of organic cultivation involved, and how the farmer recommends you prepare it.
  4. The atmosphere is much different (and friendlier) than that of a supermarket.
  5. Buying from the local farmer helps to protect genetic diversity. There is little genetic diversity in the produce grown to meet commercial standards. Only varieties that can survive shipping, transporting and have a long shelf life are chosen. Therefore, only a few hybrid varieties of fruits and vegetables meet those demands. On the other hand, local farmers that sell to local grocery stores and restaurants can produce a wide variety of produce, some of which are heirlooms passed down from generation to generation because they taste good.
  6. It is good for the environment! Local food doesn’t have to travel far. This reduces carbon dioxide emissions and packing materials. Buying local food also helps to make farming more profitable and selling farmland for development less attractive.

So buy local. Help your taste buds, help the economy, and help the environment!

If you have any questions, please contact Kitchen Saver for all your Kitchen needs by calling 877-828-9056 or click here today!

Twenty-five years ago, Kitchen Saver opened its doors and began offering remodeling and refacing services to customers in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Quality workmanship, solid materials and innovation were our watch words, and they still are today.

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Sources:
Farmer’s Market Info
You’re doing a good thing for the environment and local farmers when you buy locally grown produce.


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Hiring a Kitchen Remodeler vs. a Contractor for your Next Kitchen Remodel

Posted on April 12, 2012 by KitchenSaver

Hiring A Kitchen Remodeler is Better Than Hiring A General Contractor.

Would you trust your primary care physician to perform open-heart surgery? Probably not. Then why would you trust a general contractor to remodel your kitchen?

A general contractor is a Jack-of-all-trades. They do a little bit of everything, from decking and roofing to plumbing and even kitchen remodeling. And while using a general contractor may make sense for the occasional repair, why wouldn’t you entrust your kitchen remodel to a kitchen remodeler? After all, it is what they do!

Benefits of Hiring a Professional Kitchen Remodeler

  • Like plumbers and electricians, kitchen remodelers are trained in a specific area of expertise – kitchen construction and design.
  • A kitchen remodeler has the specific knowledge, skill set, and experience required to design and build your dream kitchen.
  • Kitchen remodelers are in touch with current kitchen trends.
  • Kitchen remodelers utilize enhanced kitchen design layout ideas, such as innovative energy conservation concepts, unique hidden storage features, and increased use of available space.
  • Hiring a kitchen remodeler for a any size kitchen renovation can significantly improve your home value.
  • Kitchen design layout ideas, aptitude, and kitchen remodeling workmanship expectations for professional kitchen remodelers generally exceed those of general contractors, who may not have worked on a kitchen remodeling project in weeks, months, or even years.

Kitchen remodelers, like those found at Kitchen Saver, do nothing but work on kitchens. And with over 5,000 successful KITCHEN jobs completed, Kitchen Saver is a leader in the kitchen refacing and remodeling field. In fact, it takes us only 3 days to transform an old, unsightly kitchen.

Take a look at our Before & After Gallery to get a better understanding of the work we do.

If you have any questions, please contact Kitchen Saver for all your Kitchen needs by calling 877-828-9056 or click here today!

Twenty-five years ago, Kitchen Saver opened its doors and began offering remodeling and refacing services to customers in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Quality workmanship, solid materials and innovation were our watch words, and they still are today.

Check us out on Facebook and Twitter as well!

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Hiring a Kitchen Remodeler vs. Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Kitchen Remodeling

Posted on April 5, 2012 by KitchenSaver

Professional Kitchen Remodeling

When remodeling a kitchen, you have several options, including:

  1. You can hire a kitchen remodeler
  2. You can do-it-yourself (DIY)
  3. You can be lucky enough to be selected for one of those kitchen remodeling shows.

Let’s just assume that #3 is out of the question. This just leaves hiring a professional kitchen remodeler vs. DIY kitchen remodeling. Which option makes the most sense?
While you may be leaning toward a DIY project to save money, this may actually not be the most cost effective way to remodel your kitchen. So before you make any decision, first consider the following three factors:

  1. Assess Your Skills: Have you completed a kitchen remodel or similar remodeling project before? Do you have the necessary skills to do the job the right way? If you are not sure of what you are doing, it may be better to leave the kitchen remodeling to the professionals.
  2. Assess the Risks: First of all, kitchen remodeling requires a significant amount of electrical work, heavy lifting, and the use of dangerous power tools. So there is an inherent safety risk. Then, with DIY remodels, there is the risk that something will go wrong. If a professional kitchen remodeler makes a mistake, they fix it. If YOU make a mistake, YOU have to fix it and YOU end up spending way more money than you originally budgeted.
  3. Assess the Costs: Will you save enough money – if any – to make a DIY remodel the right choice for you? Remember to budget for materials and tools. A kitchen remodel can be pretty difficult if you do not have the right tools to get the job done.
  4. Assess your Time: Do you have the time to dedicate to a complete kitchen remodel? What could take you weeks, a professional kitchen remodeler can do in days. So how long can you live without a fully functioning kitchen?

So what is the final verdict?

If you have decided to hire a professional kitchen remodeler, give Kitchen Saver a call today! With over 5,000 successful jobs completed, Kitchen Saver is a leader in the kitchen refacing and remodeling field. In fact, it takes us only 3 days to transform an old, unsightly kitchen.

Take a look at our Before & After Gallery to get a better understanding of the work we do.

If you have any questions, please contact Kitchen Saver for all your Kitchen needs by calling 877-828-9056 or click here today!

Twenty-five years ago, Kitchen Saver opened its doors and began offering remodeling and refacing services to customers in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Quality workmanship, solid materials and innovation were our watch words, and they still are today.

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Hiring a Contractor vs. DIY


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Kitchen Cabinet Refacing: Adding Functionality to Your Kitchen

Posted on March 30, 2012 by KitchenSaver

Kitchen Cabinet Refacing

Your kitchen cabinet refacing project is the perfect time to not only improve the aesthetics of your cabinets, but also maximize your cabinet space by adding functionality to your kitchen cabinets. This can be done by installing the following fitted cabinet accessories:

• Pot and Pan Pull Out Drawers: They go by many names – pull out shelves, slide out shelves, slide out drawers, roll out drawers, kitchen pullouts, sliding drawers – but no matter what you call them, sliding cabinet drawers are fantastic space savers. Not only do they allow you to better store your items, but they also make those items more accessible. Say good-bye to the days of crawling in and out of your cabinets. Now everything easily slides in and out.

• Lazy Susans: A Lazy Susan cabinet typically consists of one or two rotating trays or carousels that rotate around a center axis pole within the kitchen cabinet. This will help to maximize your existing cabinet space. Enough said.

• Tilt Out Sink Trays: These trays help you utilize the unused space between the counter edge and the sink bowl inside your cabinets.

• Heavy Duty Mixer Lift: The heavy-duty lift mechanism raises your mixer to counter top level giving you the kitchen accessory you need in a matter of seconds. When you’re finished, the Mixer Lift smoothly returns the mixer to your cabinet for convenient storage.

• Bread Drawer: Turn any base cabinet drawer into a custom bread drawer. This type of drawer, when closed, has a lid that seals the unit. This is a great storage option!

• Customized Cutlery Dividers: These dividers feature compartments of various sizes for separating and organizing cutlery, small gadgets, and accessories.

• Door-mounted Spice Racks: Why take up usable counter space with a standalone spice rack? There has to be a better solution. And there is. A concealed spice rack can fit neatly inside your cabinet door, to save space. This will not only save you tons of counter space, but it will also make it much easier to find the spices you need, when you need them.

Kitchen Saver is dedicated to making your kitchen remodeling not only beautiful, but also convenient and affordable. Plus, we guarantee all of our work, because we install every job we sell. We have never used subcontractors, and we never will.

The Kitchen Saver Solution to Kitchen Cabinet Refacing: Custom Cabinet Renewal

Wiith over 5,000 successful jobs completed, Kitchen Saver is a leader in the kitchen refacing and remodeling field. But Kitchen Saver surpasses the simple reface and offers Custom Cabinet Renewal, which combines kitchen remodeling and cabinet refacing at an affordable price.

Take a look at our Before & After Gallery to get a better understanding of the work we do.

If you have any questions, please contact Kitchen Saver for all your Kitchen needs by calling 877-828-9056 or click here today!

Twenty-five years ago, Kitchen Saver opened its doors and began offering remodeling and refacing services to customers in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Quality workmanship, solid materials and innovation were our watch words, and they still are today.

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Sources:

Getting the Most Out of Your Kitchen Cabinet Space

How to Organize Kitchen Appliances

Space Saving Spice Racks

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Kitchen Cabinet Refacing: A Fraction of the Time of a Full Kitchen Remodel

Posted on March 22, 2012 by KitchenSaver

Not only is a full kitchen remodel expensive, it is also incredibly inconvenient. After all, with your kitchen torn apart, where are you supposed to cook and prepare your meals? You will be forced to eat out…a lot. And eating out can be pricey, making your kitchen remodel that much more expensive.

If only there was a way to achieve a new look in your kitchen without the inconvenience of a full kitchen remodel…

Oh wait, there is with Kitchen Cabinet Refacing and Kitchen Saver!

We have already told you how affordable kitchen cabinet refacing can be, but did you also know that it is fast?

Instead of completely tearing out your old cabinets and replacing them with expensive, new kitchen cabinets, kitchen cabinet refacing swaps out just your old cabinet doors and drawer fronts and covers them with matching wood, plastic laminate, rigid thermofoils, or veneer and new hardware. Because of this, kitchen cabinet refacing is incredibly quick.

In fact, it takes Kitchen Saver – a leader in the kitchen refacing and remodeling field – only 3 days to transform an old, unsightly kitchen.

Take a look at our Before & After Gallery to get a better understanding of the work we do.

But Kitchen Saver surpasses the simple reface and offers Custom Cabinet Renewal, which combines kitchen remodeling and cabinet refacing at an affordable price.

At Kitchen Saver, we also offer custom-crafted kitchen islands, and interior cabinet upgrades, such as pot and pan pullout drawers, lazy susans, and tilt-out sink trays.

Kitchen Saver is dedicated to making your kitchen remodeling not only beautiful, but also convenient and affordable. Plus, we guarantee all of our work, because we install every job we sell. We have never used subcontractors, and we never will.

If you have any questions, please contact Kitchen Saver for all your Kitchen needs by calling 877-828-9056 or click here today!

Twenty-five years ago, Kitchen Saver opened its doors and began offering remodeling and refacing services to customers in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Quality workmanship, solid materials and innovation were our watch words, and they still are today.

Check us out on Facebook and Twitter as well!

Sources:

Why Replace When You Can Reface?

 

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Kitchen Cabinet Refacing: The Answer to Affordable Kitchen Remodeling

Posted on March 16, 2012 by KitchenSaver

Kitchen Saver Finish Project For Cabinet Refacing.

Your kitchen experiences a lot of traffic and use, and your cabinets are no exception. Over time, cabinet doors and drawers chip, crack or break – and the hardware becomes loose and worn.

Are your ugly, outdated kitchen cabinets brining you down? More importantly, are your ugly, outdated kitchen cabinets brining down your property value?

If only there was an affordable alternative to expensive kitchen remodels…

Wait, there is!

Kitchen Cabinet Refacing can give your outdated kitchen a new, modern look for about half of the price of complete cabinet replacement.

Instead of completely ripping out your old cabinets and replacing them with brand new cabinets, kitchen cabinet refacing involves sanding your cabinet’s face frames and panels and then applying a veneer (or other kitchen cabinet refacing material). Cabinet drawers, knobs, handles, and hinges are typically also replaced.

Along with a much more affordable price tag, kitchen cabinet refacing is also less time-consuming and far less intrusive. In fact, it takes Kitchen Saver only 3 days to transform your old, unsightly kitchen into the kitchen of your dreams.

The Kitchen Saver Solution: Custom Cabinet Renewal

Wiith over 5,000 successful jobs completed, Kitchen Saver is a leader in the kitchen refacing and remodeling field. But Kitchen Saver surpasses the simple reface and offers Custom Cabinet Renewal, which combines kitchen remodeling and cabinet refacing at an affordable price.

Take a look at our Before & After Gallery to get a better understanding of the work we do.

We also offer custom-crafted kitchen islands, and interior cabinet upgrades, such as pot and pan pullout drawers, lazy susans, and tilt-out sink trays.

If you have any questions, please contact Kitchen Saver for all your Kitchen needs by calling 877-828-9056 or click here today!

Twenty-five years ago, Kitchen Saver opened its doors and began offering remodeling and refacing services to customers in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Quality workmanship, solid materials and innovation were our watch words, and they still are today.

Kitchen Saver is dedicated to making your kitchen remodeling not only beautiful, but also convenient and affordable. Plus, we guarantee all of our work, because we install every job we sell. We have never used subcontractors, and we never will.

Check us out on Facebook and Twitter as well!

Sources:

Kitchen Cabinet Refacing: The Affordable Alternative

 

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